Student Mental Health

Rainy River District School Board students tell us what they do to be well, how they help others to be well, and where students can go for help with their well-being.

Child and Youth Mental Wellbeing Looks Like...

Experiencing an overall sense of well-being

Enjoying life most of the time

Developing and maintaining healthy relationships with other people including other kids and adults

Being able to bounce back from hard times and challenges

Being able to deal with tough feelings like anger, sadness, loneliness, frustration, and anxiety

Coping with day to day stress in healthy ways like talking to someone you trust, doing something enjoyable, or challenging unhelpful and untrue thoughts

Taking good care of your emotional, physical and mental needs

Having an optimistic or balanced outlook on life

Finding balance between your home, school/work, social, and personal life

Important Mental Health and Wellness Phone Numbers

Do you need help now?
If you can't keep yourself safe, call 911, tell an adult, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Crisis Response Services Kenora Rainy River District (16years+) 1-866-888-8988
Shelter of Hope Crisis Line 1-800-465-3348

Need someone to talk to?
Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868
Confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, seven day a week!
Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans Youth Line 1-800-268-9688
Confidential, free, and non-judgmental peer support available Sunday-Friday from 4:00-9:30pm (EST)

Local Mental Health and Wellness Services

Want to talk to a counsellor? The School Support Services Counselling Program is available to all students. Tell any teacher, principal, or adult at school and they will help you get set up.